Economy of Canada

BlackBerry Launches First-of-its-Kind Flood Risk and Clean Water Monitoring Solution

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
BlackBerry Limited, BlackBerry, Technology, Economy of Canada, Physical geography, Flood

WATERLOO, ON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced a first-of-its-kind flood risk and clean water monitoring solution. Based on BlackBerry® AtHoc®, a critical event management platform, the innovative technology provides autonomous year-round monitoring and an intelligent early warning system, collecting and processing large amounts of sensor data, and generating alerts based on the data insights. 

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  • WATERLOO,ON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced a first-of-its-kind flood risk and clean water monitoring solution.
  • BlackBerry has partnered with the University of Windsor to deploy the solution in Canada, where Indigenous Peoples are disproportionately impacted by these issues.
  • Using the solution, local municipalities could each save up to $1,000,000 or more annually in operating expenses, in addition to the environmental, safety, health, and other benefits of early warning flood mitigation and clean water.
  • "BlackBerry is pleased to deliver this critical innovation, based on BlackBerry AtHoc, as the climate change crisis escalates.

Haivision Adds Director with Extensive Defense and Government Experience to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Haivision, Companies, Economy of Canada

"We are thrilled to welcome Major GeneralLevy to Haivision's Board of Directors," said Mirko Wicha, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Haivision.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome Major GeneralLevy to Haivision's Board of Directors," said Mirko Wicha, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Haivision.
  • General Levy brings extensive defense, military, and government experience to advance Haivision's growth and expansion within this important vertical.
  • He fills the vacancy on the Board of Directors created by Glenn E. Duval's retirement earlier this year.
  • The Board of Directors would like to thank Mr. Duval for his contribution to Haivision for more than a decade.

Descartes Sets Date to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Descartes Systems Group, Toronto Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, Finance, Economy of Canada, Companies

WATERLOO, Ontario, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (TSX: DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, is scheduled to report its second-quarter fiscal 2022 financial results after market close on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

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  • WATERLOO, Ontario, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (TSX: DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, is scheduled to report its second-quarter fiscal 2022 financial results after market close on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
  • Members of Descartes' executive management team will host a conference call to discuss the company's financial results at 5:00 p.m.
  • Designated numbers are +1 888 465-5079 for North America and +1 416 216-4169 for international, using Passcode 8565 668#.
  • Descartes (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses.

Hootsuite Acquires Conversational AI Leader Heyday for CA$60 Million

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Instant messaging, Email marketing software, Hootsuite, Chatbot, Companies of Canada, Economy of Canada, Computer-mediated communication

Vancouver, BC, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hootsuite today announced its acquisition of Heyday, a Montreal-based conversational AI platform that enables brands to deliver personalized customer experiences through 1:1 messaging conversations.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hootsuite today announced its acquisition of Heyday, a Montreal-based conversational AI platform that enables brands to deliver personalized customer experiences through 1:1 messaging conversations.
  • With the acquisition of Heyday, Hootsuite will now give AI capabilities to marketing, sales and support teams globally so they can deliver exceptional experiences at scale.
  • We created Heydays conversational platform to make buying from a brand as easy as messaging a friend, said Steve Desjarlais, Co-Founder, Heyday.
  • Hootsuite Academy , the industry-leading online learning platform, empowers growth through social media certifications and has delivered over one million courses to over half a million people worldwide.

Bombardier to Report Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on August 5, 2021

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Bombardier Inc., S&P/TSX 60, Companies of Canada, Bombardier, Companies, Economy of Canada

Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, creating innovative and game-changing planes.

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  • Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, creating innovative and game-changing planes.
  • Our products and services provide world-class experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.
  • Headquartered in Montral, Canada, Bombardier is present in more than 12 countries including its production/engineering sites and its customer support network.
  • Bombardier is a trademark of Bombardier Inc.

Enablence Announces Revocation of Cease Trade Order

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Economy of Toronto, Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, OSC, Economy of Canada, Provinces of Canada, Economy

Trading in Common Shares of Enablence Expected to be Reinstated Late Next Week

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  • Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 30, 2021) - Enablence Technologies Inc. (TSXV: ENA) ("Enablence" or the "Company"), a supplier of optical components and subsystems, is pleased to announce that, on July 29, 2021, the Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC") issued an order revoking the cease trade order issued on June 9, 2020 in relation to the securities of the Company (the "Cease Trade Order").
  • The Cease Trade Order was revoked after the filing by Enablence of the documents described below under the heading "Filing of the Required Documents".
  • With the revocation of the Cease Trade Order, trading in the common shares of the Company through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange is expected to be reinstated late next week.
  • The Company has also provided a written undertaking to the OSC and TSX Venture Exchange to hold an annual meeting within three months after the date of the revocation of the Cease Trade Order.

Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Bombardier Aviation

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Friday, July 30, 2021
North York, Companies of Canada, Economy of Canada, Bombardier Aviation, DORVAL, Science and technology in Canada, Downsview, Bombardier Inc., Unifor, Bombardier, Greater Toronto Area

TORONTO, July 30, 2021 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 112 and 673 have reached a tentative agreement with Bombardier Aviation.

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  • TORONTO, July 30, 2021 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 112 and 673 have reached a tentative agreement with Bombardier Aviation.
  • "Reaching a settlement with Bombardier brings us one step closer to resolving the labour dispute at Downsview.
  • The three-year agreements cover approximately 1,500 union members employed by Bombardier Aviation at the Downsview plant.
  • "Our Membership gave us a strong mandate, after a difficult set of negotiations we have managed to reach a tentative agreement with Bombardier.

Altus Group to Announce Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on August 12, 2021

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Altus Group, Altus, Dividend, Companies, Economy of Canada

Altus Group Limited is a leading provider of software, data solutions and independent advisory services to the global commercial real estate industry.

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  • Altus Group Limited is a leading provider of software, data solutions and independent advisory services to the global commercial real estate industry.
  • Our businesses, Altus Analytics and Altus Commercial Real Estate Consulting, reflect decades of experience, a range of expertise, and technology-enabled capabilities.
  • Our solutions empower clients to analyze, gain insight and recognize value on their real estate investments.
  • Altus Group pays a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share and our shares are traded on the TSX under the symbol AIF.

Centerra Gold 2021 Second Quarter Results Conference Call and Webcast

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Centerra Gold, New York Stock Exchange, Companies, Economy of Canada

TORONTO, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centerra Gold Inc. (Centerra or the Company) (TSX: CG) (NYSE: CGAU) will host a conference call and webcast of its 2021 second quarter financial and operating results at 9:00 a.m. (Toronto Time) on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

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  • TORONTO, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centerra Gold Inc. (Centerra or the Company) (TSX: CG) (NYSE: CGAU) will host a conference call and webcast of its 2021 second quarter financial and operating results at 9:00 a.m. (Toronto Time) on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
  • The results are scheduled to be released before the market opens on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
  • North American participants should dial the toll-free number +1 (877)-329-6284.
    International participants may access the call at +1 (212)-231-2903.
  • Centerra Gold Inc. is a Canadian-based gold mining company focused on operating, developing, exploring and acquiring gold properties in North America, Asia and other markets worldwide.

TC Energy reports strong second quarter financial results

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
S&P/TSX 60, TC Energy, TC PipeLines, Companies of Canada, Companies, Economy of Canada

Our results are underpinned by strong demand for our services together with a constant focus on operational excellence.

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  • Our results are underpinned by strong demand for our services together with a constant focus on operational excellence.
  • Per share results reflect the impact of common shares issued for the acquisition of TC PipeLines, LP in first quarter 2021.
  • We will hold a teleconference and webcast on Thursday, July 29, 2021 to discuss our second quarter 2021 financial results.
  • Forward-looking statements in this document are intended to provide TC Energy security holders and potential investors with information regarding TC Energy and its subsidiaries, including management's assessment of TC Energy's and its subsidiaries' future plans and financial outlook.